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ORIGINAL ARTICLE
Year : 2023  |  Volume : 20  |  Issue : 1  |  Page : 66

Knowledge, attitudes, and practices of dentists after the COVID-19 pandemic: A cross-sectional study


1 Department of Paediatric Dentistry, Manipal University College Malaysia, Melaka, Malaysia
2 Department of Paediatric Dentistry, Armed Forces Hospital - Southern Region, Khamis Mushayt, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
3 Department of Preventive Dental Sciences, Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology and Microbiology, College of Dentistry, Jouf University, Sakaka, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
4 Department of Preventive Dental Sciences, Division of Periodontology, College of Dentistry, Jazan University, Jazan, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
5 NITTE (Deemed to be University), AB Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences, Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Mangaluru, Karnataka, India
6 Department of Maxillofacial Surgery and Diagnostic Sciences, College of Dentistry, Majmaah University, Al Majma'ah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
7 Department of Preventive Dental Sciences, Division of Periodontology, College of Dentistry, University of Ha'il, Ha'il, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
8 Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Saraswati Dhanwantari Dental College and Hospital, Post Graduate Research Institute, Parbhani, Maharashtra, India

Correspondence Address:
Dr. Abhishek Singh Nayyar
Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Saraswati Dhanwantari Dental College and Hospital, Post Graduate Research Institute, Parbhani, Maharashtra
India
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Source of Support: None, Conflict of Interest: None


DOI: 10.4103/1735-3327.379623

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Background: Dentists are at an increased risk of encountering cross-infections because of working in close proximity with oral mucosa and saliva making use of high-speed rotary instruments during treatment generating large amount of aerosols and splatter which in turn increases the probability of nosocomial spread of infections. The present study aimed to evaluate the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of dentists after the COVID-19 pandemic. Materials and Methods: The present cross-sectional study was conducted using Google Forms wherein a well-structured questionnaire composed of a total of 25 closed-ended questions was distributed among practicing dentists through online mode. Step-wise linear regression analysis was done to determine the influence of independent variables on the knowledge, attitude, and practice scores of the participants. P < 0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results: On analyzing the results, multiple linear regression analysis revealed no significant difference in the knowledge scores among the participants, while good attitude and practice scores were significantly associated with higher qualification of the participants. Another noteworthy finding in the study was the significant correlation observed between the various components of the knowledge, attitude, and practice scores among the participants (P < 0.05). Conclusion: It could be concluded from the findings of the present survey that dentists were found to have good knowledge scores about the COVID-19 pandemic. They should, however, pay more emphasis on practicing tele-triaging and proper screening and should follow various guidelines and advisories issued from time to time by the competent authorities.


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